Daryon Eldridge – HR & Performance Management Training

1. How long have you been a trainer?

15 years now

2. What did you do before?

I could never decide between HR & Training so I alternated between the two & now I train on HR topics which solves my dilemma.

3. How did you get into training?

I was always bored on training courses & wanted to explore how people could learn in more interesting & effective ways. So I turned the tables round. I still continue to be a difficult delegate!

4. What do you specialise in?

Anything to do with people – how to solve people problems & management techniques through to specific HR topics.

5. Can you tell me 5 top tips?

1. Give to get – help people & they or someone else will reciprocate
2. Be positive but realistic – see the glass half full but realise it will evaporate if you don’t drink it quickly!
3. Learning is something that happens every day in ways we don’t realise
4. Find a role model & learn from their positive behaviours
5. Find something you love doing & make it a career or hobby

6. What did you want to be when you grew up?

Taller!

7. Describe your most embarassing moment

I was running a training course in the summer wearing a wraparound skirt. The tie round the waist must have got untied…..Need I say more!

8. What really annoys you?

Negative people who moan about things all the time but don’t take action to change their situation.

9. In your opinion, what makes a good trainer?

Someone who knows their stuff but is truly interested in the development of others & not their own ego. It is not about entertaining people but motivating people & channelling their energies & focus. A good trainer will encourage action back at the work place not just discussion in the training room.

10. What is exciting you in the realm of learning & development currently?

I like the idea of these team building drumming workshops – music does bring people together & helps creativity.